Spike Lee’s Dad’s Late-Night Jam Sessions Cause a Stir

Spike Lee’s jazz legend father Bill Lee has come under fire from his Brooklyn neighbors who claim the musician is disturbing the peace with late night jam sessions.

A group of local residents allege the 84-year-old bassist is making their lives miserable by inviting “a constant parade of musicians” into his home for live sessions which often last until the wee hours of the morning.

A neighbor tells the New York Post, “I can’t live like this. It’s all the time. If (the music) ended at 10 (p.m.), I could almost deal with it. But you never know when it’s going to start.

“I’ve even offered to help pay for soundproofing. They won’t agree to anything. They’ll say things like, ‘Your kids are getting a great musical education. What’s the problem?’”

Lee, who has lived at the Fort Greene property for more than 40 years, insists his late night jam sessions have never been an issue until now. He tells the publication, “I don’t think of music as a problem. Music is a big part of this house. Always has been.”